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Feed 8 Friends for Under $100 with this Green Frugal Feast: A Halloween Extravaganza By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Oct 23 2010 It's not just the ghouls and goblins that make Halloween such a frightening holiday. From a green perspective the amount of waste produced can be mind-boggling, whether it’s the individually packaged, corn-syrup laced candy or the plastic costumes with a life expectancy of one evening. But that doesn't mean I don't like to celebrate. + READ MORE

Feed 8 Friends for Under $100 with this Green Frugal Feast: Focus on Zucchini By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Jul 25 2010 I have been writing about zucchini all week long because it's so versatile. In the summer time with produce everywhere, you could base your dinner parties around a number of different ingredients like blueberries, squash, tomatoes, basil, corn, watermelon, peas, and the list goes on and on. + READ MORE

Feed 8 Friends for Under $100 with this Green Frugal Feast: A Poolside Party By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Jul 18 2010 It's hot outside right now in South Carolina that the prospect of sitting outside without a pool close at hand just isn't realistic. So a poolside shindig is an obvious way to celebrate. A good organic cocktails in hands, some sunscreen, and delicious finger food is a party to me. You can pull this together on the cheap. Just keep it simple, keep it local, and keep it organic. + READ MORE

Feed 8 Friends for Under $100 with this Green Frugal Feast: July 4th Festivities By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Jul 2 2010 I cannot believe that we're about to celebrate another Fourth of July. This one will be less festive than last years boat trip because my husband is in the middle of studying for the bar exam and refusing to take a moment to breath. But even still we’ll be cooking up a feast on the cheap. I'm not saying that we're going red, white, blue (that's a little to cheesy for my tastes) but we'll be going all American in these totally yummy and surprising inexpensive treats. + READ MORE

Feed 8 Friends for Under $100 with this Green Frugal Feast: Veg Grillin’ For Father’s Day By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Jun 18 2010 This June 20 is Father’s Day and what better time to host a memorable barbecue? But barbecueing can be much more than just grilling burgers and chicken. It can be gourmet and vegetarian. In the summer time and throughout much of spring, grilling out is one of the best ways to get back in touch with nature. We spend as much time as possible outside enjoying the weather. + READ MORE

Feed 8 Friends for Under $100 with this Green Frugal Feast: A Harvest Spread By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Oct 7 2009 We haven't run the air conditioning in weeks now. The crisp, autumn air feels clean and free of the thick blanket of humidity so much a part of South Carolina summers. It's the perfect time for a party. These recipes highlight the best in autumn flavors and my favorite recipe, the pumpkin spice margarita, will be such a hit, it won't be the last time that you make them. + READ MORE

Feed 8 Friends for Under $100 with this Green Frugal Feast: A Tuscan Supper By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Sep 18 2009 In this season of heirloom tomatoes, basil, and eggplant, a Tuscan meal is a natural fit. Rustic, yet elegant. A showcase of minimal ingredients and maximum flavor, I have always been a fan of Tuscan cuisine. When I lived in Florence, my favorite dish was pesto gnocchi. Upon returning to the United States, I have often tried to relive that feast in the comfort of my own home. + READ MORE

Feed 8 for Under $100 with a Green Frugal Feast: Local Pecans By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Sep 8 2009 In South Carolina we call them pea-cans. They are an ingredient ingrained in the culture and the harvests of the southern states and that?s a good thing because I love them. Likely my favorite in the nut family, these guys make a great addition to a host of recipes. And the idea of having a feast themed after a certain ingredient gives it a touch of refinement, a direction to which the evening will unfold. + READ MORE

Feed 8 for Under $100 With This Green Frugal Feast: A Super Low Carbon Spread By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Jul 17 2009 I've written a lot lately about a low carbon diet. When you actually calculate the emissions of certain foods, it's absolutely amazing how much the choices that we make have a huge impact. + READ MORE

Feed 8 Friends for Under $100 with this Green Frugal Feast: Sustainable Fish Fry By Sara Novak IN Home & Garden Jun 30 2009 If you're looking for a delicious excuse for a midsummer get together, try a sustainable fish fry. A fish fry can be sustainable if you choose the right fish. Stay away from any fish that's larger than about the size of a salmon and check out the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Guide to ensure that you're making the best fish choice for the planet. This is no minor detail, in fact more and more fish are moving toward extinction. A fish fry is way easier on the planet if you plan ahead. Large, fatty and almost extinct fish like Bluefin tuna are not good for frying while many smaller and more abundant white fish like tilapia and triggerfish are often great for frying. + READ MORE

Feed 8 For Under $100 With This Green Frugal Feast: Father's Day Brunch By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Jun 16 2009 With Father's Day right around the corner, it's the perfect time to get everyone together to celebrate your fabulous dad. Brunches on Father's Day are always so impersonal because that's a day when everyone decides to go out. Further, your conversation can get drowned out by the crowds. + READ MORE

Feed 8 Friends for Under $100 with this Green Frugal Feast: A Vegan Extravaganza By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Jun 10 2009 I don't eat very much meat these days. I still eat fish, and I definitely indulge in dairy on occasion. I just really like high quality cheeses and fluffy farm fresh eggs, even though I am trying to stick to a mostly vegan diet. I just find it fun to mix it up a little. + READ MORE

Feed 8 for Under $100 with a Green Frugal Feast: Straight from the Garden By Sara Novak IN Food & Health May 15 2009 Everything is blooming, both in the garden and at your local farmers' market. So focus on what's currently available in your area. Enjoy a fresh meal and celebrate the season by choosing foods that are widely available and, thus, less expensive. + READ MORE

Feed 8 Friends for Under $100 with this Green Frugal Feast: Mother's Day By Sara Novak IN Food & Health May 6 2009 Mother's Day is a great opportunity to show mom how much that she means to you but it?s been my experience that the way to do that isn't by breaking the bank at an expensive restaurant or by buying her pricey gifts. The way to truly show mom that you appreciate and love her is by planning an extra special feast. And with this guide you can cook at home, feed the entire family, and still have some dough leftover to buy mom a little present if you like. + READ MORE

Feed 8 Friends for Under $100 with this Green Frugal Feast: Celebrate Earth Month! By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Apr 9 2009 April 22 is Earth Day but here at Planet Green it's all month long! If you're gearing up to show your support by throwing a deliciously green dinner party, don't fret because I have some really fabulous ideas for keeping your green, and keeping it green, at the same time. The best way to make it as green as possible is by making the meal with ingredients that are locally available. They call this the 100 mile diet and it's a particularly great time to follow the diet regimen. + READ MORE

Feed 8 Friends for Under $100 with this Green Frugal Feast: A Tapas Party! By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Mar 20 2009 I love tapas, maybe it's the idea of trying a bunch of different foods and never feeling like you indulged. It's like eating five fun sized candy bars but refusing to eat one regular sized candy bar. Don't you just love to trick yourself? If you choose simple and clean small plates you can keep costs low and taste high. Here's my guide to an eco-nomical tapas party. + READ MORE

Feed 8 Friends for Under $100 with this Green Frugal Feast: A Southwest Extravaganza By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Feb 12 2009 This might be my all time favorite way to celebrate as cliché as that might sound. But I just love a little southwestern food from to time. I can't help it. Keep it seasonal, keep it fresh, and you can keep it cheap all at the same time. Here's how to throw a recession-proof fiesta. + READ MORE

Feed 8 Friends for Under $100 with this Green Frugal Feast: The Broken-Hearted Gourmet By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Feb 10 2009 Valentine's Day is often an overblown holiday that gets a pretty bad wrap. It's enough over-commercialization and cheese to make you wanna skip it entirely. But for those lonely hearts or even those that say no to just the two of us, get set for the Heartbreak Edition of a Green Frugal Feast. We'll pick the best and the brightest in cheapy green recipes so that you can have your green hued cake and eat it too. + READ MORE

Feed 8 Friends for Under $100 with this Green Frugal Feast: A Greek Celebration By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Feb 5 2009 Greek foods lend themselves to a healthy, green diet. After all the island of Crete has one of the highest populations of centenarians in the world. All those veggies, a lack of meat, fresh fish, and antioxidant-laden wines make the Mediterranean diet far superior to the majority of American's diets. Greek foods can also be inexpensive to prepare yet as fresh and enticing as a pricey night out with friends. With a little planning you can throw this feast together on the cheap. + READ MORE

Feed 8 Friends for Under $100 with this Green Frugal Feast: Rice Bowls, Potstickers, and a Sweet Treat By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Jan 20 2009 While in Key West over the holiday season we found this wonderful little organic restaurant called Help Yourself. The hot spot provides "food as it should be," before the onslaught of chemicals, pesticides, and processed foods are so rudely introduced into the food chain. + READ MORE